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1920 Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces 2 Lights
1920 Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces 2 Lights

1920 Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces 2 Lights

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze 2 lights sconces

Category

1920s American American Classical Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of silvered bronze Caldwell style sconces
Pair of silvered bronze Caldwell style sconces

Pair of silvered bronze Caldwell style sconces

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Pair of large silvered bronze sconces featuring a foliate motif, cut crystal elements and original ceramic candle covers.

Category

1920s American Regency Revival Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Set of Silver Plated Sconces. Sold Per Pair
Set of Silver Plated Sconces. Sold Per Pair

Set of Silver Plated Sconces. Sold Per Pair

Located in New York, NY

Set of six circa 1920s Italian single light silver plated sconces with foliage motif. Sold in pairs. Measurements: Height 16" Width 4" Depth 5"

Category

1920s Italian Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Metal

Pair of Large Tole and Wood Sconces
Pair of Large Tole and Wood Sconces

Pair of Large Tole and Wood Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920's Italian painted metal and wood sconces with 5 lights. The backplate made of painted tole resembling a palm frond. Measurements: Height: 21" Depth: 7" Width: 20"

Category

1920s Italian Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Metal

Antique Bronze and Brass Wall Sconces, Three Arms, 1900s
Antique Bronze and Brass Wall Sconces, Three Arms, 1900s

Antique Bronze and Brass Wall Sconces, Three Arms, 1900s

Located in Lisbon, PT

Adorned with a captivating sculpture at the base, these sconces also feature three lamps. Take into account that the colors on the items may vary depending on the type of lighting ...

Category

Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Revival Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

White Art Deco Opaline Stained-Glass Sconce Wall Lamp
White Art Deco Opaline Stained-Glass Sconce Wall Lamp

White Art Deco Opaline Stained-Glass Sconce Wall Lamp

Located in Amsterdam, NL

White Art Deco stained-glass sconce / wall lamp Opaline glass sconce wall lamp. Weight: 2.50 kg / 5.5 lb E14 bulb holder. Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suit...

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Eclectic Colorful Murano Wall Sconces
Pair of Eclectic Colorful Murano Wall Sconces

Pair of Eclectic Colorful Murano Wall Sconces

By Paolo Venini

Located in Bromma, SE

Pair of Classic Murano Glass Wall Sconces, each lamp consisting of nine crystal prisms; five in amber/orange colored tones and four in clear glass. Fittings in chrome. Glass from the...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Glass

Pair of Bold Colorful Murano Wall Sconces
Pair of Bold Colorful Murano Wall Sconces

Pair of Bold Colorful Murano Wall Sconces

By Paolo Venini

Located in Bromma, SE

Pair of Tutti-Frutti Colorful Murano Glass Wall Sconces, each lamp consisting of eight colored crystal prisms and one clear glass prism with finishes and fittings in chrome. Glass fr...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Glass

Italian Mid-Century Gilt Metal Floral Wall Sconce, Circa 1920
Italian Mid-Century Gilt Metal Floral Wall Sconce, Circa 1920

Italian Mid-Century Gilt Metal Floral Wall Sconce, Circa 1920

Located in Austin, TX

Characteristic of the exuberant decorative lighting produced in Italy during the mid-20th century, this sconce functions as both lighting and wall sculpture.

Category

1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Metal

Pair of 19th century french brass sconces
Pair of 19th century french brass sconces

Pair of 19th century french brass sconces

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of 19th century french brass sconces circa 1890. Good quality pair of decorative plaques that depict 2 prominent figures in the french renaissance period.  Diane de poitiers an...

Category

Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique English Lantern Sconces
Pair of Antique English Lantern Sconces

Pair of Antique English Lantern Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair of early 1900's English bronze lanterns with 2 interior lights. Measurements: Height: 20" Width: 14" Depth: 8"

Category

Early 1900s English Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1900’s Caldwell 2 Lights Bronze Sconces
1900’s Caldwell 2 Lights Bronze Sconces

1900’s Caldwell 2 Lights Bronze Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1900’s Caldwell double light sconces with shell design stop.

Category

Early 1900s American Adam Style Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 18th c. Dutch Sconces Depicting Sunflowers
Pair of 18th c. Dutch Sconces Depicting Sunflowers

Pair of 18th c. Dutch Sconces Depicting Sunflowers

Located in Atlanta, GA

A unique find for collectors of antique lighting and European folk craftsmanship.

Category

18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Metal

American Colonial Brass Electric Converted Oil Lamp Wall Sconce
American Colonial Brass Electric Converted Oil Lamp Wall Sconce

American Colonial Brass Electric Converted Oil Lamp Wall Sconce

Located in Van Nuys, CA

American colonial solid brass wall sconce with 3-tier oil lamp style electric sockets. This solid brass wall sconce exudes timeless elegance with its classic silhouette and rich pati...

Category

1880s American American Colonial Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair Of George III Style Giltwood Eagle Wall Sconces
Pair Of George III Style Giltwood Eagle Wall Sconces

Pair Of George III Style Giltwood Eagle Wall Sconces

Located in Cheshire, GB

An impressive pair of George III style carved giltwood wall sconces, each surmounted by a ribbon-tied crest above a long, draped backplate. The centre is decorated with a black-paint...

Category

1910s British Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

EDlegant pair of Frwnch Art Deco sconces
EDlegant pair of Frwnch Art Deco sconces

EDlegant pair of Frwnch Art Deco sconces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful pair of 1920's French sconces, the patina is so much nicer in person

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1920's French Single Light Mirror Sconces
1920's French Single Light Mirror Sconces

1920's French Single Light Mirror Sconces

Located in New York, NY

1920's French small silver plated one light sconces with etched mirror backplate

Category

1920s French French Provincial Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Pair of Tall Painted Wood Venetian Sconces
Pair of Tall Painted Wood Venetian Sconces

Pair of Tall Painted Wood Venetian Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair of large single-light carved wood 19th Century Venetian sconces with original painted finish and gilt details. Measurements: Height: 30" Width: 7" Depth: 7"

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Wood

1920 Caldwell Gilt Bronze Empire Style Sconces
1920 Caldwell Gilt Bronze Empire Style Sconces

1920 Caldwell Gilt Bronze Empire Style Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

pair of 1920's Caldwell Empire style bronze double light sconces

Category

1920s American Empire Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1920 Caldwell Silver Plated 3 Lights Sconces
1920 Caldwell Silver Plated 3 Lights Sconces

1920 Caldwell Silver Plated 3 Lights Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated 3 lights sconces

Category

1920s American American Classical Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1900 Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces 1 Light
1900 Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces 1 Light

1900 Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces 1 Light

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

pair of Caldwell silver plated one light sconces

Category

Early 1900s American American Classical Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Bronze Sconces
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Bronze Sconces

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Bronze Sconces

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair antique French Louis XVI bronze sconces.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1920's Caldwell Silver Plated Engraved Sconces
1920's Caldwell Silver Plated Engraved Sconces

1920's Caldwell Silver Plated Engraved Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated sconces

Category

1910s American American Classical Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1920's Caldwell Double Light Bronze Sconces
1920's Caldwell Double Light Bronze Sconces

1920's Caldwell Double Light Bronze Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces

Category

1910s American American Classical Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian Gilt Crystal Wall Sconces
Pair of Italian Gilt Crystal Wall Sconces

Pair of Italian Gilt Crystal Wall Sconces

Located in Dallas, TX

A Pair of Italian wall sconces. Triple palm fonds made of metal with gold gilt wash. The bulbs are covered in beaded shades, and fins are elongated with crystal prisms. All bound tog...

Category

19th Century Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Antique French Style Verdigris Wall Sconces
Pair of Antique French Style Verdigris Wall Sconces

Pair of Antique French Style Verdigris Wall Sconces

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Pair of Hollywood Regency and French Country designs wall sconces that are salvaged estate items that have been modernized for safety, they are highly desirable to interior designers...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Brass

Rare large pair of 1920' cast iron outdoor sconces
Rare large pair of 1920' cast iron outdoor sconces

Rare large pair of 1920' cast iron outdoor sconces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An very rare large pair of 1920's cast iron outdoor sconces, they are quite heavy, the patina is so much nicer in person

Category

1920s American Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Cast Iron

A Pair of Louis XVI style Wall Sconces
A Pair of Louis XVI style Wall Sconces

A Pair of Louis XVI style Wall Sconces

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Fine Pair of Louis XVI style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces. Exquisite Detail. Original Gilding. France, circe 1900. Two Pair Available. Dimensions: Height 26" Width 17" Projection: 7...

Category

Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1920's Neoclassic Style Gilt Bronze Sconces
1920's Neoclassic Style Gilt Bronze Sconces

1920's Neoclassic Style Gilt Bronze Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1920's gilt bronze neoclassic style double light sconces

Category

1920s French Neoclassical Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1920's Caldwell 2 Lights Bronze Sconces
1920's Caldwell 2 Lights Bronze Sconces

1920's Caldwell 2 Lights Bronze Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze double light sconces

Category

1910s American Louis XVI Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1920s Caldwell Gilt Bronze One Light Sconces
1920s Caldwell Gilt Bronze One Light Sconces

1920s Caldwell Gilt Bronze One Light Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell bronze sconces with one light

Category

1920s American American Classical Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1900’s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Engraved Sconces
1900’s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Engraved Sconces

1900’s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Engraved Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1900’s Caldwell silver plated bronze sconces with unusual engraving on back plate. From Waldorf Hotel in NYC. Available in bronze and silver plated

Category

1920s American Neoclassical Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1920s French Empire Sconces with 3 lights
1920s French Empire Sconces with 3 lights

1920s French Empire Sconces with 3 lights

Located in New York, NY

A pair of large French empire style sconces with 3 lights

Category

1920s French Empire Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1900's French Empire Style Small Sconces
1900's French Empire Style Small Sconces

1900's French Empire Style Small Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 1900' s French Empire style small sconces with two lights

Category

Early 1900s French Empire Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1920's Caldwell Sconces with Three Lights
1920's Caldwell Sconces with Three Lights

1920's Caldwell Sconces with Three Lights

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze 3 lights sconces

Category

1910s American American Colonial Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1920's Caldwell Small Double Light Sconces
1920's Caldwell Small Double Light Sconces

1920's Caldwell Small Double Light Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze double light sconces

Category

1910s American American Classical Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1900s Small Silver Plated Sconces Two Lights
1900s Small Silver Plated Sconces Two Lights

1900s Small Silver Plated Sconces Two Lights

Located in New York, NY

pair of 1900 silver plated sconces with tea pot shape and two lights

Category

Early 1900s American American Classical Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

1920's Caldwell Bronze Patineted Black Sconces
1920's Caldwell Bronze Patineted Black Sconces

1920's Caldwell Bronze Patineted Black Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920's dark black patinated bronze sconces with two lights

Category

1910s American American Classical Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1920's Caldwell Engraved Silver Plated Sconces
1920's Caldwell Engraved Silver Plated Sconces

1920's Caldwell Engraved Silver Plated Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 1920’s Caldwell silver plated sconces with neoclassical design

Category

Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Original French Art Nouveau Wall Sconces
Pair of Original French Art Nouveau Wall Sconces

Pair of Original French Art Nouveau Wall Sconces

Located in London, GB

Originating from France, these striking lights feature very heavy, thick satin pressed glass slip shades, beautifully moulded with a detailed flower and foliage motif. The sculptura...

Category

1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Early 20th Century Bronze Neoclassical Wall Sconces
Pair of Early 20th Century Bronze Neoclassical Wall Sconces

Pair of Early 20th Century Bronze Neoclassical Wall Sconces

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

An impressive pair of Neoclassical bronze wall lights or sconces, finely cast with crisp and finely articulated arabesques, anthemion and palmette ornament. The bronze retains a part...

Category

Early 1900s French Neoclassical Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1920's French Empire Black Cherubs Sconces
1920's French Empire Black Cherubs Sconces

1920's French Empire Black Cherubs Sconces

Located in New York, NY

a pair of circa 1920's empire style sconces with Blackmoore putti.

Category

1920s French Empire Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1920's Silver Plated Caldwell Traditional Sconces
1920's Silver Plated Caldwell Traditional Sconces

1920's Silver Plated Caldwell Traditional Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silver plates sconces, traditional style.

Category

1910s American Federal Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1920's Caldwell Brown Patina Bronze Sconces
1920's Caldwell Brown Patina Bronze Sconces

1920's Caldwell Brown Patina Bronze Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell brown patinated bronze double light sconces

Category

1910s American American Classical Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1920's Caldwell Small Vase Shape Sconces
1920's Caldwell Small Vase Shape Sconces

1920's Caldwell Small Vase Shape Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1930's Caldwell small gilt bronze sconces, neoclassic style

Category

1910s American Adam Style Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1900 French Empire Gilt Bronze Two Lights Sconces
1900 French Empire Gilt Bronze Two Lights Sconces

1900 French Empire Gilt Bronze Two Lights Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair of French Empire gilt bronze two-light sconces, 19th century, with a flame atop and empire faces design

Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Sconces
Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Sconces

Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 19200 French gilt bronze sconces with 3 lights, beautiful details.

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1920's Caldwell Sconces with Etched Mirror
1920's Caldwell Sconces with Etched Mirror

1920's Caldwell Sconces with Etched Mirror

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces with etched mirrored backplate

Category

1910s American American Classical Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1920s Silver Plated Sconces With Convex Mirrored
1920s Silver Plated Sconces With Convex Mirrored

1920s Silver Plated Sconces With Convex Mirrored

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920’s Silver plated sconces with cracked mirrored backplate.

Category

1920s American American Classical Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Pair of 1900s Caldwell Gold Plated Sconces
Pair of 1900s Caldwell Gold Plated Sconces

Pair of 1900s Caldwell Gold Plated Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1900’s Caldwell gold plated sconces with cherubs and two lights

Category

Early 1900s American American Classical Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Gold, Bronze

1930’s French Gilt Bronze Arm Sconces
1930’s French Gilt Bronze Arm Sconces

1930’s French Gilt Bronze Arm Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1930’s one light gilt bronze Arlecine Arm sconces

Category

1920s French French Provincial Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1920 Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces Waves Design
1920 Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces Waves Design

1920 Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces Waves Design

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated bronze sconces with waves design, two lights

Category

1910s American Baroque Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1920s Silver Plate Sconces With Etched Mirror
1920s Silver Plate Sconces With Etched Mirror

1920s Silver Plate Sconces With Etched Mirror

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920’s silver plated Caldwell sconces with edged mirrored backplate.

Category

1920s American Neoclassical Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Late 19th Century Italian Gilt Wood Sconces
Late 19th Century Italian Gilt Wood Sconces

Late 19th Century Italian Gilt Wood Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A set of late 19th century Italian giltwood one light sconces with mirror center.

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Other Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century French Empire Small Sconces
Late 19th Century French Empire Small Sconces

Late 19th Century French Empire Small Sconces

Located in New York, NY

pair of late 19th century French empire style sconces with one light. Price per pair

Category

Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1920's Neoclassic Caldwell Gilt Bronze sconces
1920's Neoclassic Caldwell Gilt Bronze sconces

1920's Neoclassic Caldwell Gilt Bronze sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920's gilt bronze sconces with neoclassic design and two lights

Category

1910s American Neoclassical Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1920's Caldwell Small Double Lights Sconces
1920's Caldwell Small Double Lights Sconces

1920's Caldwell Small Double Lights Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell small gilt bronze double light sconces, original gilding.

Category

1910s American American Classical Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1920s Gilt Bronze and Crystals Caldwell Sconces
1920s Gilt Bronze and Crystals Caldwell Sconces

1920s Gilt Bronze and Crystals Caldwell Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell sunburst sconces with crystals. Available in silver plate

Category

1920s American American Classical Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

1920's Caldwell Sconces with Scrolled Arms
1920's Caldwell Sconces with Scrolled Arms

1920's Caldwell Sconces with Scrolled Arms

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light gilt bronze sconces with scrolled arms design

Category

1910s American American Classical Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1920s Silver Plated Small Sconces With Cherubs
1920s Silver Plated Small Sconces With Cherubs

1920s Silver Plated Small Sconces With Cherubs

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell small sconces with cherubs on backplate and two arms

Category

1920s American American Classical Antique Sconce Lighting

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

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Antique Sconce Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of antique sconce lighting available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of antique sconce lighting — often made from metal, bronze and glass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of antique sconce lighting — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An object in our assortment of antique sconce lighting is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XVI, Art Deco and Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. A well-made option in this array of antique sconce lighting has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Maison Baguès and David Gueron Degue are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Sconce Lighting?

Prices for a piece of antique sconce lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $328,330, while the average can fetch as much as $2,975.

Finding the Right Sconces-wall-lights for You

From the kitchen to the bedroom and everywhere in between, there is one major part of home decor that you definitely want to master: lighting. Carefully selected vintage sconces and wall lights can do wonders in establishing mood and highlighting your distinctive personality.

We’re a long way from the candelabra-inspired chandeliers of the medieval era. Lighting is no longer merely practical, and lighting designers have been creating and reinventing lighting solutions for eons. Because of the advancements crafted by these venturesome makers, we now have the opportunity to bring unique, customizable lighting solutions into our homes.

It’s never been easier to create dramatic bedrooms, cozy kitchen areas and cheerful bars than it is today. Think of an elegant wall sconce as functional and as a work of art, adding both light and style to your hallways, whimsical kids’ rooms and elsewhere.

When choosing a lighting solution, first determine what your needs are: Will you opt for a moody or a bright feel? The room that will serve as your home office will need adequate lighting — think “the brighter, the better” for this particular setting.

For the bedroom, bedside wall lamps with warm-temperature bulbs instead of bedside table lamps could be the way to go to induce a sense of calm or intimacy. Try to match the style of the wall light or sconce that you’re installing to the overall design scheme of your room. It’s never “just a light.” You should approach the lighting of a room with a mindset that is one part practical and one part aesthetics-driven.

Let 1stDibs help you set the mood with the right antique and vintage wall lights and sconces for your home. Our collection includes every kind of fixture, from sculptural works by Austrian craftsman J.T. Kalmar to chic industrial-style wall sconces, from adjustable painted aluminum wall lamps designed by Artemide to a wide variety of minimalist mid-century modern masterpieces.